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Calendar of Public Events |
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All public events will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation building in Erie, PA unless otherwise noted. See About WLG for driving directions. High Day rituals will be held outside, weather permitting May through October, so please dress accordingly. Interested individuals under 18 years of age must have parental consent to attend the public events of Whispering Lake Grove. |
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Event Description |
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Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011 |
Workshop: Introduction to Norse and Teutonic Culture |
Potluck dinner beginning at 5:00 PM with workshop to follow. |
While focusing primarily on religion, this workshop will include a discussion of Norse and Teutonic cultures and how they fit into the ancient Indo-European world, the Gods/Goddesses and other Spirits venerated by the culture, and cosmology, as well as a discussion of ancient versus modern practice. |
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Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 |
Yule |
Beginning at 5:30 PM |
Norse sumbel style ritual with opportunities to toast to Thor, the ancestors and a round of general toast, boast and oaths. Ritual celebration honoring Thor. Potluck to follow the ritual, please bring a dish to share. |
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Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 |
Rite of Offering |
Beginning at 5:30 PM |
Join us to worship, honor and make offering to the Indo-European deities, ancestors and nature spirits as we seek their blessings, guidance and wisdom in return. |
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Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 |
Imbolc |
Beginning at 5:30 PM |
Celebrate the returning light and honor Brighid, Goddess of Smithcraft, Healing and Poetry. Potluck to follow the ritual, please bring a dish to share. |
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Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012 |
Workshop: An Introduction to Vedic Culture |
Potluck dinner beginning at 5:00 PM with workshop to follow. |
While focusing primarily on religion, this workshop will include a discussion of Vedic culture and how it fit into the ancient Indo-European world, the Gods/Goddesses and other Spirits venerated by the culture, and cosmology, as well as a discussion of ancient versus modern practice. |
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Sunday, March 4, 2012 |
Workshop: “Why Not Excellence”: An Introduction to ADF Druidry |
Potluck dinner beginning at 5:00 PM with workshop to follow. |
This workshop will provide an overview of the practice of ADF Druidry to include discussion of history, cosmology, magic, ritual, sacrifice, divination and much more. |
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Sunday, March 18, 2012 |
Eostre |
Beginning at 5:30PM |
Celebrate the spring equinox in Teutonic tradition. Potluck dinner to follow the event. Beings of the occasion to be announced. |
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Sunday, April 1, 2012 |
FOOL’S RITE! |
Potluck dinner beginning at 5:00 PM with ritual to follow. |
Attend this exciting and much anticipated event and assist the Fool to create chaos that will be mitigated by the ritual officiates to create order to feed the cosmos. Don’t miss this! |
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Sunday, April 29, 2012 |
Beltaine |
Beginning at 5:30PM |
Celebrate Beltaine in Irish Celtic tradition. Potluck dinner to follow the event. Beings of the occasion to be announced. |
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Sunday, May 6, 2012 |
Workshop: ADF Druidry 2.0 |
Potluck dinner beginning at 5:00 PM with workshop to follow. |
This workshop will provide in depth information on topics related to the practice of ADF Druidry. Specific information will be forthcoming. |
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